Classes Offered · USC Schedule of Classes

Production (CTPR)

http://cinema.usc.edu/production
D class assignments for undergraduates available in SCB105.
D class assignments for graduate students available in SCA427; Phone: (213) 740-3317.
YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST SESSION of each course or you may be replaced by a student on the waiting list, even if you are registered. D-clearance for graduate-level classes (except CTPR 580-level advanced project courses) must be requested through the Film and Television Production Division office. Please see Jonathan Martofel (SCA427) or James Kim (SCA434) for D-clearance details and procedures. School of Cinematic Arts "R" courses change to "D" in the third week of classes, and require both instructor and departmental approval. Non-majors may only request d-clearance via email (nonmajor@cinema.usc.edu) on or after November 5th.

CTPR 241: Fundamentals of Cinema Technique (2.0 units)

Introduction to cinema production techniques and equipment, including producing, directing, camera, lighting, and editing. Open to Cinema-Television majors only.

Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18450D	001	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 18	Gary Wagner	SCA363	PDF (163180 KB)
18452D	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Monday	15 of 18	Philip Schwartz	SCA363	Word (48640 KB)
18453D	001	Lecture	6:00-9:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	James O'Keefe	SCA259	Word (50176 KB)
18455D	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Tony Cucchiari	SCA203	PDF (163039 KB)
18456D	001	Lecture	6:00-9:50pm	Monday	12 of 18	Jason Inouye	SCA363	PDF (165543 KB)

CTPR 285: Lateral Thinking for Filmmaking Practice (2.0 units)

Introduces contemporary concepts of production, emphasizing the variety of contemporary media and significant related concepts. Projects created using laptops, phones and networks.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18465D	001	Lecture-Discussion	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	17 of 18	Juli Juteau	SCA203
18467D	001	Lecture-Discussion	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	18 of 18	Marcel Valcarce	SCA259
18468D	001	Lecture-Discussion	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	17 of 18	James Savoca	SCA112	PDF (133310 KB)

CTPR 288: Originating and Developing Ideas for Film (2.0 units)

Exercises in observation, imaginative association, visualization, etc., that deepen the creative process, leading to ideas, stories, characters, and images for narrative, documentary, and experimental films.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18469D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 16	Anne Desalvo	RZC114
18470D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 16	Juli Juteau	SCB304

CTPR 290: Cinematic Communication (4.0-6.0 units)

Introduction to the interrelationship of visuals, sound, and editing in cinematic communication. Workshops in directing and producing. Individual and group projects.

Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18472D	001	4.0	Lecture-Lab	9:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 18	David Maquiling	SCA363	PDF (139033 KB)
18474D	001	4.0	Lecture-Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 18	Evgeniy Lazarev	SCA363
18475D	001	4.0	Lecture-Lab	6:00-9:50pm	Thursday	15 of 18	Beth Block	SCA259	Word (107008 KB)
18477D	001	4.0	Lecture-Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	15 of 18	Miles Watkins	SCA310	PDF (287894 KB)
18478D	001	4.0	Lecture-Lab	6:00-9:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 18	Gordon Stuart	SCA363

CTPR 294: Directing in Television, Fiction, and Documentary (4.0 units)

Basic concepts of directing in television, documentary and fictional narrative. Includes work with actors, documentary concepts, and creation of short television projects.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Concurrent enrollment: CTPR 295

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18481D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18	Helaine Head	SCESTG 2
18482D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18	Peter Sollett	SCB101
18483D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18	Mark Harris	SCA203

Concurrent Course
CTPR 295L: Cinematic Arts Laboratory (4.0 units)

The aesthetics and tools of the major disciplines of cinematic arts: producing, cinematography, sound, and editing.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18486D	001	Lecture-Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	18 of 18	Mary Posatko	SCESTG 1	PDF (16122 KB)
			6:00-10:00pm	Thursday			SCA310
18487D	001	Lecture-Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	18 of 18	Mary Posatko	SCA356	PDF (16309 KB)
			6:00-10:00pm	Thursday			SCAB130
18488D	001	Lecture-Lab	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	18 of 18	Sevak Ohanian	SCESTG 1
			1:00-3:50pm	Thursday			SCA214

CTPR 295L: Cinematic Arts Laboratory (4.0 units)

The aesthetics and tools of the major disciplines of cinematic arts: producing, cinematography, sound, and editing.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Concurrent enrollment: CTPR 294

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18486D	001	Lecture-Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	18 of 18	Mary Posatko	SCESTG 1	PDF (16122 KB)
			6:00-10:00pm	Thursday			SCA310
18487D	001	Lecture-Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	18 of 18	Mary Posatko	SCA356	PDF (16309 KB)
			6:00-10:00pm	Thursday			SCAB130
18488D	001	Lecture-Lab	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	18 of 18	Sevak Ohanian	SCESTG 1
			1:00-3:50pm	Thursday			SCA214

Concurrent Course
CTPR 294: Directing in Television, Fiction, and Documentary (4.0 units)

Basic concepts of directing in television, documentary and fictional narrative. Includes work with actors, documentary concepts, and creation of short television projects.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18481D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18	Helaine Head	SCESTG 2
18482D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18	Peter Sollett	SCB101
18483D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18	Mark Harris	SCA203

CTPR 310: Intermediate Production (4.0-6.0 units)

Principles of visual and aural communication; idea development and realization using image, movement, pace, the spoken word and other sounds; small crew projects.

Prerequisite: (CTPR 294 and CTPR 295)

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18489D	001	6.0	Lecture-Discussion	9:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	18 of 18	Brenda Goodman	SCA310	PDF (39925 KB)
				1:00-3:50pm 7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday Thursday			RZC108 SCAB128
18490D	001	6.0	Lecture-Discussion	9:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	18 of 18	Nina Sadowsky	SCA214	Word (259072 KB)
				7:00-10:00pm 1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday Thursday			SCAB128 RZC108
18491D	001	6.0	Lecture-Discussion	6:00-9:00pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 18	Mary Posatko	SCA204	Word (243712 KB)
				9:00-11:50am 7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday Wednesday			RZC108 SCAB128

CTPR 327: Motion Picture Camera (3.0 units)

Use of motion picture camera equipment; principles of black-and-white and color cinematography. Individual projects.

Note: CTPR 327 requires a mandatory safety seminar. Contact the SCA Student Production Office at (213) 740-2895 for date and place.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18494D	001	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Christopher Chomyn	SCCSTG 3	PDF (142315 KB)
18495D	001	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Wednesday	16 of 18	Tristan Whitman	SCCSTG 3
18496D	001	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Thursday	16 of 18	Suki Medencevic	SCCSTG 3	PDF (110248 KB)

CTPR 335: Motion Picture Editing (3.0 units)

Theory, techniques, and practices in picture editing; use of standard editing equipment; individual projects.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18497D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	14 of 16	Duwayne Dunham	SCA259
18498D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 16	Michael Economou	SCA363	Word (47086 KB)
18499D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	16 of 17	Nancy Forner	SCA203	Word (43007 KB)

CTPR 340: Motion Picture Sound Editing (2.0 units)

Techniques and aesthetic principles for recording and editing dialogue, music, and sound effects for film, television and other media.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18500D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 16	Don Hall	SCAB128

CTPR 371: Directing for Television (4.0 units)

Preparation of director's preproduction blockout; study of direction for live, tape, and film production, for both dramatic and informational television.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18502D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Mary Belli	RZCSTG A	Word (123546 KB)

CTPR 385: Colloquium: Motion Picture Production Techniques (4.0 units)

Basic procedures and techniques applicable to production of all types of films; demonstration by production of a short film from conception to completion.

Note: CTPR 385 requires a mandatory safety seminar. Contact the SCA Student Production Office at (213) 740-2895 for date and place.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18515D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	20 of 24	Todd Robinson	RZC108
18516D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	25 of 26	Jed Dannenbaum	SCESTG 1

CTPR 386: Art and Industry of the Theatrical Film (4.0 units)

Detailed analysis of one theatrical film from conception through critical reception to develop an understanding of motion pictures as art, craft, and industry.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18518D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	31 of 35	Jason Squire	SCA214

CTPR 409: Practicum in Television Production (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Television production: laboratory course covers operating cameras, creating graphics, technical operations, controlling audio and floor-managing live productions. Students plan and produce actual Trojan Vision programs.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18522D	001	2.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	71 of 100	Joel Parker	OFFICE
18523D	001	4.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	25 of 100	Joel Parker	OFFICE

CTPR 410: The Movie Business: From Story Concept to Exhibition (2.0 units)

Examination of the industry from story ideas, through script development, production and exhibition; evaluation of roles played by writers, agents, studio executives, marketing and publicity.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18525D	001	Lecture	6:00-9:00pm	Monday	25 of 35	Peter Exline	SCA110	Word (41472 KB)

CTPR 422: Makeup for Motion Pictures (2.0 units)

Lecture-laboratory in makeup relating it to mood of the story and emulsion of the camera stock.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18535D	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-11:50am	Friday	18 of 20	Ian Goodwin	SCX212	PDF (837805 KB)

CTPR 423: Introduction to Special Effects in Cinema (2.0 units)

Introductory workshop in the aesthetics and practices of special effects, embracing both the classical and contemporary modes.

Note: CTPR 423 requires a mandatory safety seminar. Contact the SCA Student Production Office at (213) 740-2895 for date and place.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18538D	001	Lecture	7:00-11:00pm	Monday	28 of 32	Thomas Anderson	SCCSTG 3	Word (608206 KB)

CTPR 424: Practicum in Cinematography (2.0 units)

Camera and lighting workshop in color cinematography, beginning with 35mm still photography and moving into 16mm and digital motion picture formats. In-class exercises.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 310 or CTPR 327)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18541D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Judith Irola	SCCSTG 3	Word (53248 KB)

CTPR 425: Production Planning (2.0 units)

Theory, discussion, and practical application of production planning during preproduction and production of a film.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18544D	001	Lecture	7:00-9:00pm	Wednesday	20 of 25	Robert Brown	SCA356	PDF (246611 KB)

CTPR 426: The Production Experience (2.0 units)

To provide students with basic working knowledge of both the skills of the motion picture set and production operations through classroom lectures and hands-on experience.

Note: CTPR 426 requires a mandatory safety seminar. Contact the SCA Student Production Office at (213) 740-2895 for date and place.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18547D	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	4 of 20	Joe Wallenstein, Michael Peyser	SCA112

CTPR 427: Introduction to Color Correction (2.0 units)

Exploration of the various aspects of color correction and how it can enhance storytelling.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 310 or CTPR 508)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18549D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	12 of 12	Andrew Balis	SCBB104	PDF (72432 KB)

CTPR 454: Acting for Film and Television (4.0 units)

Intensive examination of skills and techniques necessary for successful performances in film and television. Practical application through in-class exercises and assigned projects.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18555D	001	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Monday	19 of 25	Judith Weston	RZCSTG A

CTPR 455: Introduction to Production Design (2.0 units)

Structure of the filmic art department, fundamentals and application of design principles to film and television, including script breakdown, design concepts and storyboarding.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18558D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	17 of 25	Mark Stratton	SCA203

CTPR 456: Introduction to Art Direction (2.0 units)

Introduction to computer drafting, set design, rendering and model-making for students with diverse abilities. Guest lecturers, group discussions and hands-on workshop.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18561D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	16 of 25	Thomas Wilkins	SCA204

CTPR 458: Organizing Creativity: Entertainment Industry Decision Making (2.0 units)

Analysis of the unique structures in the entertainment industry for organizing and managing creativity. Students research and chart pathways to leadership.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18562D	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	39 of 40	Torrie Rosenzweig, Ari Sandel	SCA110

CTPR 460: Film Business Procedures and Distribution (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Financing, budgeting, management as applied to films; problems of distribution, including merchandising, cataloging, evaluation, and film library management.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18564D	001	2.0	Lecture	1:00-2:50pm	Tuesday	30 of 31	Jason Squire	SCA363

CTPR 461: Managing Television Stations and Internet Media (2.0 units)

Managing electronic media, including radio and television stations, broadcast and cable networks, and the internet.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18569D	001	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Wednesday	33 of 33	Richard Block	SCA209	PDF (120499 KB)

CTPR 470: Practicum in On-Screen Direction of Actors (4.0 units)

Concentration on the basic skills in working with actors from a director's point of view.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18572D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 20	Steven Albrezzi	RZCSTG A	PDF (87188 KB)

CTPR 473: Directing the Composer (2.0 units)

Acquaints aspiring filmmakers (who have no musical background) with the fundamental concepts of film music from theoretical, creative, and pragmatic standpoints.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18575D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	35 of 50	Kenneth Hall	SCA127A

CTPR 474: Documentary Production (4.0 units)

Pairs produce, direct, shoot, and edit a short documentary on a subject of their choice. Finished projects will be suitable for broadcast/festivals.

Note: CTPR 474 requires a mandatory safety seminar. Contact the SCA Student Production Office at (213) 740-2895 for date and place.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18578D	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 16	William Yahraus	SCA258

CTPR 475: Directing: Mise-en-Scene (4.0 units)

Through a semester-long collaboration, directors and actors learn how to work and communicate with each other while shooting two scenes on camera per director.

Prerequisite: (CTPR 310 and CTPR 376)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18583D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Peter Robinson	RZCSTG A	PDF (116390 KB)
18584D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Anne Desalvo	RZCSTG A

CTPR 476: Directing The Comedic Scene (2.0 units)

Directing comedy: casting, rehearsing, directing actors, scene analysis, staging, shooting, and editing, leading to the filming of a two-person comic scene

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18582D	001	Lecture	6:00-9:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 18	Barnet Kellman	RZC108

CTPR 477: Special Problems in Directing (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Detailed investigation and analysis of problems in directing. Individual projects.

Prerequisite: (CTPR 310 and CTPR 376)

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18580D	001	4.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Jennifer Warren	RZCSTG A

CTPR 480: Advanced Production Workshop (4.0 units, max 12)

Directors, producers, cinematographers, editors and sound designers collaborate to produce, shoot, edit and deliver fictional, documentary or experimental projects. CTPR 478 required to direct.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 376 or CTPR 450)
Note: Register for lecture and one lab. Editors also register for discussion.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18587D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	46 of 50	Michael Peyser	SCA112	Word (127058 KB)
18588D	001	Discussion	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	8 of 20	Reine-Claire Dousarkissian	OFFICE
18590D	001	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 12	Clifford Latimer	SCA127A
18591D	001	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 15	Michael Peyser	SCA356
18592D	001	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 15	Michael Provart	OFFICE
18593D	001	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 25	Jacek Laskus	SCCSTG 3
18594D	001	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	3 of 12	Sheldon Larry	SCA110
			9:00-12:50pm	Thursday			OFFICE
18595D	001	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 12	Norman Hollyn	SCAB149

CTPR 486: Single Camera Television Dramatic Series (4.0 units)

Collaborative production and post-production of an original episodic drama, shot on original sets on stage and on location. Recommended preparation: CTPR 479.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 376 or CTPR 450 or CTPR 504 or CTPR 507)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18598D	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	41 of 70	Joe Wallenstein, Barnet Kellman, Stephen Lovejoy, Gary Wagner,Michael Provart, Midge Costin, Douglas Vaughan	SCA112

CTPR 497: Music Video Production (2.0 units)

Writing the concept, budgeting, shooting, editing and directing a music video. Also covered: getting the job, dealing with the band, working with the record company.

Prerequisite: (CTPR 241 and CTPR 290 and CTPR 310)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18612D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	21 of 24	Debbie Merlin, Jeffrey Obrow	SCA310

CTPR 499: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema and/or television; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
Directing the Short Film
18611D	001	2.0	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	11 of 11	John Watson	SCA110
Directing the Comedy Sketch Show
18680D	001	2.0	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Philip Ramuno	RZC108
				6:00-10:00pm	Friday			RZC108

CTPR 504: Fundamentals of Production (4.0 units)

Each student writes/directs a group exercise; includes: collaboration, script breakdown, story beats, casting, directing, camera operation, expressive cinematography, scene structure, AVID, editing and sound design.

Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18614D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA

CTPR 506: Visual Expression (2.0 units)

Definition, analysis, and structure of the visual components that make film an expressive medium; theory and practical application; individual projects and lecture/demonstration.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTAN 547 or CTIN 534 or CTPR 504 or CTPR 507)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18615D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	26 of 30	Bruce Block	SCA112
18616D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	35 of 35	Bruce Block	SCA112
18617D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	36 of 36	Bruce Block	SCA112

CTPR 507: Production I (4.0 units)

The effective communication of ideas through the language of cinema; one directing exercise; two short HD projects; introductions to producing, directing, editing, cinematography, and sound.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18460D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Robert Kositchek,	SCESTG 2	PDF (243014 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday		Stuart Pollard, Reine-Claire Dousarkissian, Midge Costin, Douglas Vaughan	SCA259
18461D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Linda Brown,	SCESTG 2	PDF (184845 KB)
			9:00-12:50pm	Thursday		Miles Watkins, Reine-Claire Dousarkissian, Brenda Goodman, Tony Porter, Midge Costin, Douglas Vaughan	SCA363
18462D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Judith Irola,	SCESTG 2	PDF (200616 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Larry Carroll, Reine-Claire Dousarkissian, Tony Porter, Midge Costin, Douglas Vaughan	SCA259
18464D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	Everett Lewis,	SCA214
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Joshua Morton, Reine-Claire Dousarkissian, Brenda Goodman, John Rosenberg, Midge Costin, Douglas Vaughan	SCESTG 2
18673D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Wednesday	15 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18674D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Monday	14 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18675D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 18	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18676D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Thursday	15 of 18	Peter Robinson	SCA258

CTPR 508: Production II (6.0 units)

Practicum in group production, emphasizing the collaborative process and the expressive use of sound and image.

Prerequisite: (CTPR 507 and CTPR 510 and CTWR 505)
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18610D	037	Lecture-Lab	9:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	15 of 15	Nina Sadowsky,	SCA209	PDF (142636 KB)
			1:00-4:50pm	Mon, Wed		Michael Connors, Jacek Laskus, Allan Holzman, Clifford Latimer	SCA209
18619D	037	Lecture-Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	15 of 15	Carolyn Manetti,	SCA204	PDF (98862 KB)
			1:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu		Mike Ott, Christopher Chomyn, Robert Jones, Suhail Kafity	SCA204
18620D	037	Lecture-Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	15 of 15	Andrew Adelson,	SCA209
			1:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu		David Maquiling, Suki Medencevic, Pablo Frasconi, Stephen Flick	SCA209
18621D	037	Lecture-Lab	9:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	14 of 15	Jed Dannenbaum,	SCA204	PDF (142090 KB)
			1:00-4:50pm	Mon, Wed		Sheldon Larry, Tony Cucchiari, Tina Hirsch, Kenneth Hall	SCA204

CTPR 510: Concepts of Cinematic Production (1.0 unit)

Overview of the process of making media. Introduces fundamental thinking typical of each craft. Presents realities of careers and ethical issues in media. Corequisite: CTPR-507.

Corequisite: CTPR 507

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18622D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Monday	Canceled

CTPR 522: Reality Television Survey (2.0 units)

A comprehensive overview of the world of reality television; each student will develop and pitch an original reality-based program.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18626D	037	Lecture	6:00-8:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 15	Scott Stone	SCB304

CTPR 523: Introduction to Multiple-Camera Production (2.0 units)

How to direct comedy or dramatic scenes, using multiple camera techniques. Students also serve as crew members, learning lighting, mixing, studio controls, and stage management.

Prerequisite: CTPR 508

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18623D	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 12	Mary Belli	RZCSTG A	Word (124565 KB)

CTPR 531: Planning the Production (2.0 units, max 6)

A preproduction workshop in which students complete the research and planning of an intermediate project to be executed in 547L.

Prerequisite: CTPR 508

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18624D	037	Lecture-Discussion	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	12 of 16	Doe Mayer	SCA203	Word (51200 KB)

CTPR 532: Intermediate Directing (2.0 units)

Practical experience in staging dramatic narrative scenes, emphasizing directing actors, rehearsal techniques and camera blocking.

Prerequisite: CTPR 508

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18627D	037	Lecture	6:00-9:30pm	Monday	15 of 16	James Savoca	SCESTG 2	PDF (127311 KB)
18628D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:30pm	Tuesday	17 of 16	Helaine Head	SCESTG 2	PDF (115922 KB)
18629D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:30pm	Thursday	16 of 16	Jeremy Kagan	SCESTG 2

CTPR 533: Directing Techniques (2.0 units)

Practicum in more complex directing issues concentrating both on performance and exploration of shaping scenes visually through blocking of action and placement of camera.

Prerequisite: CTPR 532

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18632D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:30pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Michael Uno	RZC114
18633D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:30pm	Thursday	14 of 16	Michael Connors	SCESTG 1

CTPR 534: Intermediate Production Design (2.0 units)

Exercises in production design concentrating on practical and aesthetic approaches to designing for film, television and commercials.

Prerequisite: CTPR 508

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18641D	037	Lecture-Discussion	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	10 of 16	Victoria Paul	SCA214

CTPR 535: Intermediate Editing (2.0 units)

Editorial construction of sequences to analyze the interrelationships of the various film elements, both visual and aural.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 508 or CTAN 547)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18635D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	11 of 12	Alex Jablonski,	SCA310
			7:00-10:00pm	Thursday		Reine-Claire Dousarkissian	SCAB152
18636D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	9 of 12	Steven Cohen,	SCA203
			7:00-10:00pm	Thursday		Reine-Claire Dousarkissian	SCAB152

CTPR 537: Intermediate Cinematography (2.0 units)

Close study through practical exercises of the technical and aesthetic principles of cinematography.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 508 or CTAN 547)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18644D	037	Lecture-Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Angelo Pacifici	SCCSTG 3	Word (49664 KB)
18645D	037	Lecture-Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	15 of 16	Linda Brown	SCCSTG 3	PDF (156706 KB)

CTPR 538: Intermediate Producing (2.0 units)

Definition, examination and practical experience in the role of the line producer as it relates to preproduction, production and post production.

Prerequisite: CTPR 508

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18650D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	15 of 18	Tim Marx	SCA255	Word (50176 KB)

CTPR 546L: Production III, Fiction (6.0 units, max 12)

An intensive workshop experience in which students, crewing in their area of specialization, complete the shooting and postproduction of projects up to thirty minutes in length. Qualifying courses: for directors, CTPR 532, and for cinematographers, CTPR 537.

Prerequisite: CTPR 508
Note: Register for one lecture and one lab; editors also register for discussion.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18659D	037	Lecture	8:00-11:50am	Wednesday	34 of 50	John Watson	SCA112
18661D	037	Discussion	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	5 of 20	Reine-Claire Dousarkissian	SCAB148
18665D	037	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 15	Tristan Whitman	SCCSTG 3
18667D	037	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 15	Midge Costin, Douglas Vaughan	SCA127A
18669D	037	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 15	Robert Jones	SCA258
18670D	037	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	4 of 12	Victoria Paul	SCI108
18671D	037	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 15	John Watson	SCA356
18672D	037	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	3 of 5	Michael Uno	OFFICE

CTPR 547L: Production III, Documentary (6.0 units, max 12)

Intensive workshop; students shoot and finish documentary projects up to about 25 minutes. Qualifying courses: for directors, CTPR 531 and crewing on either CTPR 546L or CTPR 547L.

Prerequisite: CTPR 508
Note: Register for one lecture and one lab; editors also register for discussion.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18688D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	24 of 25	Amanda Pope	SCA112	Word (57344 KB)
			9:00-11:50am	Wednesday			SCBB115
18689D	037	Discussion	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	6 of 15	Paul Petschek	SCAB148
18690D	037	Lab	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	6 of 15	Kathryn Amend	SCA362
18691D	037	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	3 of 15	Joshua Morton	RZC108
18692D	037	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 15	Richard Burton	SCAB130
18693D	037	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	3 of 15	Amanda Pope	OFFICE
18694D	037	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 9	Lisa Leeman	SCA361

CTPR 551: Directing in a Virtual World (2.0 units)

Telling cinematic stories using visual effects and virtual backgrounds, environments, and characters. Hands-on exercises emphasizing directing. Recommended preparation: CTAN 462 or CTAN 555 or CTPR 532 or CTPR 537. Open only to Cinematic Arts students.

Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18681D	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Friday	15 of 16	Michael Fink,Peter Sollett	RZC108	PDF (174804 KB)

CTPR 552: Advanced Directing (2.0 units)

An advanced production class in directing. Encounters with experienced directors, and individual student production of a digital short.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 533 or CTPR 546)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18790D	037	Lecture-Discussion	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 18	Jennifer Warren	SCESTG 1

CTPR 553: Developing the Advanced Project (1.0 unit)

Script workshop for advanced projects. Covers key screenplay elements, including protagonist and objective, conflict, obstacles, premise and opening, main tension, emotional throughline, etc.

Prerequisite: CTPR 508

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18684D	775	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	14 of 25	Todd Robinson, Mick Betancourt	SCA258

CTPR 554: Advanced Sound (2.0 units)

Study of the technical and aesthetic elements of sound design at the professional level. Intended for those contemplating a career in the field of audio.

Prerequisite: CTPR 540 and 1 from (CTPR 523 or CTPR 546 or CTPR 547)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18679D	037	Lecture-Lab	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	15 of 20	Richard Burton	SCA127A	PDF (59795 KB)

CTPR 556: Advanced Editing (2.0 units)

Advanced editorial theory and practice intended for those specializing in film and electronic editing.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 535 or CTPR 546 or CTPR 545)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18682D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 13	Norman Hollyn	SCA259	PDF (126750 KB)

CTPR 558: Advanced Producing (2.0 units)

Defines and examines the role of the Executive/Feature Producer through the preproduction, production and post production phases.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 538 or CTPR 546 or CTPR 545)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18687D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	9 of 16	Michael Peyser	SCA316	PDF (137829 KB)

CTPR 562: Seminar in Motion Picture Business (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Problems of studio operation, production, distribution, exhibition, or legal procedures relating to the motion picture.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19147D	037	4.0	Lecture	6:00-9:00pm	Monday	27 of 30	Robert Osher

CTPR 563: The Business of Representation (4.0 units)

Various roles an agent, manager, attorney and publicist play in representing talent, producers and writers. Taught by professionals who are at the forefront of the entertainment industry.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19149D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	41 of 45	Daniel Sussman	SCA110

CTPR 565: Making Media for Social Change (2.0 units)

Each student will produce and direct a film incorporating a social issue of his/her choice into the narrative of the film. Prerequisites: CTPR 480 or CTPR 486 or CTPR 546 or CTPR 547.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 480 or CTPR 486 or CTPR 546 or CTPR 547)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18686D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 14	Michael Taylor, Jeremy Kagan	SCA316	Word (49664 KB)

CTPR 566: Developing and Selling Your Film and TV Projects (2.0 units)

Developing, pitching, and selling your feature motion picture and TV projects. Open to undergraduate senior and third-year graduate cinema majors only.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior, Master Student
Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18695D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	23 of 30	Isabel Beers, Barbara Fisher	SCB104

CTPR 573: Producing the Advanced Project (1.0 unit)

Basic skills of production planning as applied to students' advanced project scripts. Covers all steps from breakdown to delivery. Departmental approval.

Prerequisite: CTPR 508

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18696D	921	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	19 of 25	Brenda Goodman	SCA356

CTPR 581a: Individual Production Workshop (4.0 units)

Individual experimental projects involving the creative use of visuals (live action or animated) and sound. Open to production students only. Qualifying courses: CTPR 532 and CTPR 573 (for directors); CTPR 573 (for producers); CTPR 537 (for cinematographers), CTPR 535 (for editors), CTPR 546L or CTPR 547L as production sound person (for sound). Graded IP/Letter.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 546 or CTPR 547)
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): CNPR

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18698D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Brenda Goodman	OFFICE
18699D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 6	Thomas Abrams	OFFICE
18700D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	4 of 6	Doe Mayer	TBA
18701D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Bruce Block	TBA

CTPR 581b: Individual Production Workshop (2.0 units)

Individual experimental projects involving the creative use of visuals (live action or animated) and sound. Open to Production students only. Graded IP.

Prerequisite: CTPR 581A
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): CNPR

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18705D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 6	Amanda Pope	OFFICE
18706D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled	Helaine Head	TBA
18707D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 5	Brenda Goodman	OFFICE

CTPR 581c: Individual Production Workshop (2.0 units)

Individual experimental projects involving the creative use of visuals (live action or animated) and sound. Open to Production students only. Graded IP.

Prerequisite: CTPR 581B
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): CNPR

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18711D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	4 of 5	Pablo Frasconi	OFFICE
18712D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Michael Taylor	OFFICE
18713D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 5	Helaine Head	OFFICE
18714D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA

CTPR 581z: Individual Production Workshop (0.0 units)

Individual experimental projects involving the creative use of visuals (live-action or animated) and sound. Open to Production majors only. Graded IP.

Prerequisite: CTPR 581C
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): CNPR

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18717D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	8 of 10	Amanda Pope	OFFICE
18718D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	4 of 5	Thomas Abrams	OFFICE
18719D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 5	John Watson	OFFICE
18720D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA
18721D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA
18722D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA

CTPR 582a: Advanced Production Seminar (2.0 units)

Advanced individual film or video projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor, without benefit of university equipment or resources. Open to Production students only. Qualifying courses: CTPR 532 and CTPR 573 (for directors); CTPR 573 (for producers); CTPR 537 (for cinematographers); CTPR 535 (for editors); and CTPR 546L or CTPR 547L as production sound person (for sound). Graded IP/Letter.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 546 or CTPR 547)
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): CNPR

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18730D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 5	Michael Peyser	OFFICE
18731D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Peter Sollett	OFFICE
18732D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA
18734D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA

CTPR 582b: Advanced Production Seminar (2.0 units)

Advanced individual film or video projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor, without benefit of university equipment or resources. Open to Production students only.

Prerequisite: CTPR 582A
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): CNPR

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18740D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 5	Mark Harris	TBA
18741D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	John Watson	OFFICE
18742D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA
18743D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA
18744D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA

CTPR 582z: Advanced Production Seminar (0.0 units)

Advanced individual film or video projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor, without benefit of university equipment or resources. Open to Production students only.

Prerequisite: CTPR 582B
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): CNPR

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18749D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Michael Taylor	OFFICE
18750D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Mark Harris	OFFICE
18751D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Amanda Pope	OFFICE
18752D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Michael Peyser	OFFICE
18753D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Alexander McDowell	OFFICE
18754D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA
18755D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA

CTPR 585a: Advanced Producing Project (2.0 units)

Supervised, individual study leading to the creation of a producer's package. The package will include script, schedule, budget, finance and marketing plan. Graded IP/L.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 486 or CTPR 546 or CTPR 547)
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): CNPR

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18760D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Michael Peyser	TBA
18761D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	4 of 5	Brenda Goodman	TBA
18805D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 5	John Watson	OFFICE

CTPR 585b: Advanced Producing Project (2.0 units)

Supervised, individual study leading to the creation of a producers package. The package will include script, schedule, budget, finance and marketing plan. Graded IP/L.

Prerequisite: CTPR 585a
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18763D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 5	Brenda Goodman	OFFICE
18764D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA

CTPR 585z: Advanced Producing Project (0.0 units)

Supervised, individual study leading to the creation of a producers package. The package will include script, schedule, budget, finance and marketing plan. Graded IP/L.

Prerequisite: CTPR 585B
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): CNPR

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18785D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled	Michael Taylor	TBA
18786D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 5	John Watson	TBA

CTPR 587z: Group Production Workshop (0.0 units)

Advanced group project involving the creative use of visuals (live-action or animated) and sound. Minimum enrollment: director and producer. Open to Production majors only.

Prerequisite: CTPR 587C
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): CNPR

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18787D	037	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled		TBA

CTPR 599: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
The Disciplines of Cinema
18823D	037	2.0	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Monday	56 of 61	Don Hall,Peggy Weil	SCI108

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